Netherlands News in English
Latest netherlands headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Watch Bruls' COVID hearing: Were mayors involved in policy-making?
Hubert Bruls, former chairman of the Safety Council, is testifying before a parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearing focuses on whether local...
Day five of COVID-19 hearings: ‘Schoof texted: Hugo actually wants to do everything himself’
Nijmegen Mayor Hubert Bruls and top official Mark Roscam Abbing testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearings examined the c...
Sections of A10 closed June 12-15 weekend
Several connections on the A10 motorway and the S108 entry ramp will be closed during the weekend of June 12 to 15. Travelers should expect disruptions and follow local diversion routes during the mai...
Municipalities lagging far behind on housing for permit holders – check yours here
Most Dutch municipalities are significantly behind on their targets for housing refugees with residence permits, with 12,049 status holders still awaiting a home. This delay forces many individuals to...
Koeman still faces four selection puzzles for starting XI: final test for Oranje
Dutch national team coach Ronald Koeman faces four remaining selection decisions for his starting lineup ahead of a final friendly match against Uzbekistan in Manhattan. This game serves as the last p...
Financial worries for high earners, homeowners and business owners: how to avoid financial trouble
Despite 600 billion euros in Dutch savings accounts, one in five households lacks a financial buffer of at least 1,000 euros. Financial worries are increasingly spreading beyond low-income groups to i...
Halsema closes home in Kattenburg after 5kg of ketamine found
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence in Amsterdam's Kattenburg neighborhood after police discovered over five kilograms of ketamine and other drugs inside. The reside...
Care villas for severely disabled children to close in three weeks after all: at least 9 children without a place
Two care villas for severely disabled children are set to close in three weeks due to financial difficulties, leaving at least nine children without placement. Parents are threatening legal action and...
Gathering in churches, mosques and creative hubs on Architecture Day
The ABC Architectuurcentrum is organizing Architecture Day, focusing on buildings and locations that foster social cohesion and solidarity. The event aims to explore how architectural design and neigh...
Red Cross raises 690,000 euros to fight Ebola in Congo
The Dutch Red Cross has raised 690,000 euros to support efforts against the Ebola outbreak in East Congo. Director Harm Goossens stated that more funding is urgently required to purchase essential pro...
North Holland traffic: Major delays on the N246 after accident in Monday morning rush hour, June 8
An accident on the N246 near West-Knollendam caused significant traffic delays during the morning rush hour on Monday, June 8. The incident resulted in heavy congestion in the Noord-Holland region of ...
Drugs, illegal prostitution and intimidation drive neighborhood to despair: "Eigen Haard fails"
Residents in the Zeeburg neighborhood of Amsterdam are reporting severe safety concerns due to a neighbor's involvement in illegal prostitution, drug dealing, and intimidation. Despite police confirmi...
Economy for VVD, social domain for PRO: How Beverwijk's new aldermen divide the tasks
The new aldermen of Beverwijk have divided their administrative portfolios, with Adam Elzakalai (VVD) managing economy and finance while Carolina van der Aa (PRO) oversees the social domain and youth ...
Aging and housing shortage: Village Council discusses liveability of Wijk aan Zee with residents
The Village Council of Wijk aan Zee is hosting an annual meeting on June 10 to discuss the town's livability with residents. The discussion will focus on challenges such as an aging population and the...
Online bank to challenge major providers with account-linked subscriptions
Internet bank Revolut is launching mobile phone subscriptions in the Netherlands to compete with established telecom providers by offering lower prices. Despite this new entry into the market, industr...
Everyone hopes their rival fails: it’s up to the coach to maintain the atmosphere, says Kim Lammers
Former international Kim Lammers discusses the internal competition and atmosphere within the Dutch national team as the World Cup in North America approaches. She emphasizes that while players compet...
'We aren't taking anything away, just adding something new.' Haarlem Pearls take over hospitality industry with staff padel tournament
De Oesterzwammerij has established a new base at Haarlem's Kweektuin, where its founders aim to influence food choices through taste and mushroom cultivation. Meanwhile, the Haarlemse Parels group is ...
Weeks without Wi-Fi due to broken cable: 'We're getting a bit fed up'
Several families in the hamlet of Hinderdam have been without internet access for weeks due to a broken cable. Residents are expressing frustration as they wait for service providers to resolve the is...
From Marlboro to marijuana: tobacco giant enters legal Dutch cannabis
Tobacco giant Altria, formerly Philip Morris, has entered the Dutch legal cannabis experiment by acquiring a partial stake in the country's largest participating grower. Experts have raised concerns t...
Horses forced to leave Engelandpark after 39 years: ‘I don’t think the way this was handled is fair’
The municipality of Haarlem is relocating the 'Plukweide' picking meadow to a site in Engelandpark to create space for parking and a volleyball court. This decision forces the Lems family to remove th...
Natuurbelang Foundation fights dune forest felling at Cremermeer: 'Major interventions are not standard maintenance'
Stichting Natuurbelang Nederland is opposing the planned clearing of fourteen hectares of dune forest near Cremermeer by Natuurmonumenten. The foundation argues that such an extensive operation cannot...
At what cost does Beverwijk want to build? Compensation for city center construction could exceed €200,000
The city of Beverwijk is planning to build a 31-unit apartment complex on Koningstraat, though the project may incur high costs. Potential damage compensation for neighboring residents is estimated to...
Mayors caught in bind as new coalitions demand ‘zero asylum seekers’ despite dispersal law
Dutch mayors are facing conflict between the national asylum seeker distribution law and new local coalition agreements that refuse to host refugees. Sharon Dijksma, chair of the Association of Nether...
Human Rights Institute: Quarter of people with disabilities feel inferior
A study by the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights involving over 1,800 people found that one in four individuals with disabilities feels excluded from society. The report also highlights significa...
D66: parental consent not required for abuse investigations
The Dutch political party D66 proposes removing the requirement for parental consent when initiating investigations into suspected child abuse. The party emphasizes that child safety and the child's o...
Major fire at company in Zwaanshoek under control
A large fire at an industrial site in Zwaanshoek, Haarlemmermeer, was brought under control late Wednesday night after affecting several businesses and scattering solar panel debris. Smoke warnings fo...
Koeman on being far from sick wife Bartina during World Cup: 'It is difficult'
Dutch national coach Ronald Koeman spoke at a press conference about the challenge of being far from his wife, Bartina, while she undergoes cancer treatment. Due to her illness, she is unable to trave...
A2 speeder clocked at 240 km/h, car and license seized
Police confiscated the vehicle and driver's license of a motorist caught traveling at nearly 240 km/h on the A2 motorway on Sunday morning. The driver was recorded by a laser device significantly exce...
Construction company Tebbens goes up in flames. 'I have to start all over again'
A fire has destroyed the warehouse of construction company Tebbens, causing significant damage and leaving the owner devastated. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze as the owner stated he woul...
Who loses all pieces fastest at the Anti-Chess World Championship: "I'm a terrible chess player, but a good anti-chess player"
The World Anti-Chess Championship is taking place this weekend in Amsterdam, featuring about twenty international competitors from countries like India and Germany. In this variant, players aim to los...